“We are planning on opening the end of this summer,” said an employee of LB Kitchen, 249 Congress Street, this afternoon.  She was referring to the expansion plans of LB Kitchen owner, Lee Farrington, who recently purchased three buildings from … Continue reading →

Rozalia Project is accepting applications for Captain and First Mate aboard American Promise, the non-profit’s research vessel.  The position is a full-time, seasonal one with responsibilities for daily operations and maintenance of the oceangraphic sailing vessel.  The position starts the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of the state and its former AG, announced today that six Maine Working Committee Challenge teams have been selected to receive three-year, $375,000 grants to begin implementing proposals that address local … Continue reading →

Early this morning the demolition of 117-119 North Street, a rental townhouse part of the Island View Apartments, began.  It is expected to take a few days in order to clear the lot and haul away the rubbish from the … Continue reading →

“The Lonely Passions of a Winter’s Night,” a new play by Paul Dervis, and produced by Storm Warnings Repertory Theatre, can be enjoyed during its final weekend starting tomorrow, Friday, March 4 through Sunday afternoon at the Portland Media Center, … Continue reading →

David Kessel, owner of Moonday, located at 93 Washington Avenue, announced today that his Coffee Bar is having a soft opening this week.  It began today Wednesday and runs through Sunday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Kessel sells only … Continue reading →

The city’s Charter Commission has been granted an extension of time in which to complete its work according to a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman yesterday.  The Commission was formed to review the structure of city government following … Continue reading →

The Biden Administration has announced it is extending federal cost share imeasures to July 1 2022 amid the ongoing public health emergency according to a press release issued today from the office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D). Currently, FEMA provides … Continue reading →

Yanina Nickless, a University of Southern Maine graduate who lives in Kennebunkport and is from the Kherson region of Ukraine, will be a virtual guest of Chellie Pingree (D) at President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight.  The address … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, (D) today signed a proclamation declaring Maine’s solidarity with Ukraine.  The Governor’s proclamation expresses the State of Maine’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked invasion and urges all Maine people to join in … Continue reading →